As of August 10, 2024, Richard Francois did not have a website or any information online.

The Digital Courier: Three hopefuls vying to be mayor of Ruth

Richard Francois ran for mayor of Ruth in 2021, but did not win. 

As of June 6, 2025, Richard Francois did not have a website or any information online.

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David holds an associate's degree in middle grades education from Cleveland Community College, a bachelor's degree in education, English language, and science from East Carolina University, and a master's degree from Clemson University. He is married and has a son. He is a Christian. 

David currently works as a property renovation and maintenance specialist at FreightWorks Transportation & Logistics. He previously worked as a constituent services representative for the U.S. House of Representatives and as a middle school science and social studies teacher at Greenville County Schools. 

David Guy currently serves as the Mayor of Ruth. He was named to this position in 2019 and is serving his first term. He serves as vice chairperson of the North Carolina District 14 Republican Party. 

As of June 6, 2025, David Guy did not have a website or any information online.

David Guy

As of August 6, 2024, Denver D. Buchanan did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

The Daily Courier, Three hopefuls vying to be mayor of Ruth

Denver D. Buchanan ran for the Mayor of Ruth in 2021, but did not win. 

As of June 6, 2025, Denver D. Buchanan did not have a website or any information online.

Denver D. Buchanan

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.